A letter biological father, the first man to break my heart.
Dear Daddy,
I know you've felt replaced in these past few years.
But I need you to understand I couldn't cope with you not being here.
You kept my brother hidden until I was 17,
And didn't even try to be my friend until 15.
When I was younger you always kept me standing tall.
Until you got out the first time and didn't reach to me, not a text, letter or a phone call.
So you see daddy, I didn't want to replace you.
Sometimes I wish I did, or could at least say I hate you.
See my stepdad could never take your place.
New memories him and I mix with the ones of you I want to erase.
But I can't. And I never will.
I don't think you really understand how I feel.
See the last time we took a picture was 10 years ago.
Did you ever care enough to try and watch me grow?
I wrote you 1000 times.
999 rhymes.
Every poem went unread, you let them slip.
Dropped my whole heart from your finger tips.
So goodbye daddy, be that as it may.
Forever more your princess,
Happy father's day.
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Hyacinths & Biscuits
PoetryCarl Sandburg once said "Poetry is the synthesis of hyacinths and biscuits." Enjoy this collection of poems, text messages, diary entries and more. Starting from age 15, and continuing to this day.
